"Let's go according to plan!" Everyone dispersed first. Only Qi Huashan and Gao Qian got on the oxcart. It was approaching dusk, and the sky was already covered with a layer of clouds. It was very overcast, and stars were raining down. Coming down, I felt a little uneasy.
Qi Huashan was thoughtful and a little dazed. Gao Qian couldn't help laughing: "What's wrong with you?"
At this time, there were almost no pedestrians in the streets and alleys, and the ox cart was still moving slowly. The sound of the ox hooves stepping on the muddy water was heard, and the speed was slower than walking.
"I'm a little uneasy, what if..." Qi Huashan is a veteran of arresting people. It can be said that people at the lower level don't know how powerful the government is, and even the people at the top don't go to the front line in person. A gentleman is far away from the kitchen, and many officials actually exist. There is bookishness and fantasy.
But he had seen so much reality in the world that he couldn't help but feel a little scared.
"If the tree falls and the hozens scatter, right? In other words, as long as there is a secret... we can't go around in circles, right?" Gao Qian made up his mind, but immediately became much calmer and asked with a sneer.
"Yes, they may not be reliable..." Qi Huashan plucked up the courage to say.
"What you're worried about is, but you have to understand a few things!"
The sound of wheels squeaking on the ground kept coming from outside. The oxcarts were driving one after another in front of them. This oxcart blended in and seemed very ordinary.
But the topic discussed by the two people in the bullock cart was more "dangerous" than before.
"First of all, I am the county boss, not someone who studied above. Even with some connections, I got here from below. It's dangerous here. Why don't I know?" Gao Qian paused and his smile faded.
"But someone does have to do this. It's worth taking some risks. More importantly, the people gathered around have actually inspected it and there are people supervising it."
Gao Qian finally became impatient and irritated, gritting his teeth: "Which thief dares to snitch can't walk ten miles!"
"Don't forget, Chai Kejing is a wandering official and has no foundation in the local area. Although my grandson is a dragon crossing the river, his time is still short - the snow must have time to melt!"
These words were said thoroughly, and Qi Huashan suddenly felt at ease.
Anyone who thinks that officials, landlords, and gentry still have backbone is naive.
But it is naive to think that the situation will open up in the blink of an eye.
Snow melting must have a process. At this time, the snow below has not yet melted.
"Furthermore, with the knowledge of Chai Kejing and Taisun, they know that if we want to risk our lives, they will not arrest us immediately, but will set up a net to fish!"
"But our chess piece is not those desperadoes!"
"But a righteous man!"
"Righteous soldier!" Qi Huashan couldn't help but look sideways, his eyes brightened, but he couldn't figure out the key.
Gao Qian is the boss of the county and has real power in the county. When he talks about the word "righteous man", it must be more than "desperate" and is an indispensable part of the plan.
Gao Qian openly told everyone about the recruitment of "desperados" and paid three thousand taels of silver, which was considered a huge loss of money, and it indeed inspired others with this move.
As for the recruitment of "righteous men", Gao Qian never told those people. He didn't mention it to himself until those people left.
"righteous?"
Qi Huashan somewhat understood that he was really accepted after hearing this word, but he still didn't understand the meaning of Gao Qian. What kind of "righteousness" did this "righteous man" refer to?
How to use it?
He originally thought that he could barely keep up with the high-potential ideas, but now he doubted himself.
What exactly does Gao Qian mean?
"Yes, righteous man."
Gao Qian touched the letter with a smile on his face, as if he was saying something very ordinary.
"Desperados, in fact, can't be on the stage, so we use them, they can only wave the flag and do some dirty work."
"Other than that, it's useless!"
"You are the head catcher. You have figured out the matters between Hong Kong and the city."
"But you still don't understand the things about adults."
Gao Qian said calmly with an indescribable expression.
"The desperadoes are causing trouble. Whether it's the common people or the adults in the court, they all have one word: Suppress them!"
"But only a righteous person can penetrate deeply into the hearts of the people, stir up a stir in the government and the public, gather strength, and leverage the throne of the great grandson!"
"We need righteous men, and we must have righteous men to do what only righteous men can do!"
There seemed to be police officers outside the window. They were sitting in the bullock cart, and they could vaguely hear some noises.
Gao Qian's voice became more subdued and breathy. Qi Huashan had to strain his ears to hear clearly what he was saying.
Qi Huashan quietly looked at the other party and saw the smile on the corner of Gao Qian's mouth, which seemed to become ghostly.
Qi Huashan shivered slightly. Although he didn't know why he had such a reaction, he was even more cautious and lowered his voice and asked: "So, sir, what do you mean?"
Seeing that Qi Huashan still didn't understand, Gao Qian couldn't help but sigh: "Forget it, even if I tell you this, you don't understand either. The above has already arranged it, let's go and take a look first. After seeing it, you will understand naturally. .”
After speaking to the servant driving the cart, the servant immediately whipped his whip to speed up the cart and move forward.
On the roadside, several people were standing there, staring at the passing bullock carts and pedestrians.
One of them is a police officer, about forty years old, an age where he is experienced but not too old to be dim.
He stared at the accelerating bullock cart. As soon as the bullock cart passed by, he was like a cat smelling a fishy smell, squinting slightly.
A person next to him also noticed something was wrong and asked in a low voice: "There is something fishy about this car. Do you want to check it out?"
The oxcart had passed them by now, and the policeman's eyes were following the movement of the oxcart, but he was obviously deep in thought and didn't know what he was struggling with. After thinking for a long time, he said: "Let's not get involved in the fight between gods." It’s inside.”
Just as he said that, he seemed to see something out of the corner of his eye and immediately turned his head to look.
"What's wrong?" Others saw his movements and asked quickly.
The policeman stared in that direction. Just now he saw a shadow suddenly passing through the corner of his eye, but now he couldn't see anything.
Could it be... a raccoon cat?
"It's nothing, a civet cat probably passed by." Looking back, the catcher said hesitantly.
When he heard it was just a tanuki, the person who asked lost interest.
There are many families raising civet cats here, and civet cats will appear and appear from time to time. The appearance of a civet cat at this time is really normal and not worth paying attention to.
This man was more concerned about the ox cart that just passed by, but what the police officer said was also very reasonable.
This kind of thing is really hard to say.
Even if the people below do more, they may not necessarily get more benefits.
They are not middle- and lower-level officials who have obtained official positions. Their status is much lower. Even if they have some benefits, they may only be some silver rewards or be credited with a credit by their superiors.
But credit is of no use at all.
Everyone in the county knew a great catcher. He was from a low background and was willing to work hard. He was awarded four times by the Ministry of Punishment. However, he died during an inspection. He was over forty years old and was only a deputy catcher. He did not even have the lowest official status. No.
(End of chapter)
